Convention on Biological Diversity
Semester
The Convention on Biological Diversity's goal is to preserve biological diversity and ensure equal resource sharing. In their presentation this team explained how the convention was the first global treaty to explicitly take comprehensive, ecosystem-based approach to conserving biological diversity. This is supported by the multi-lateral, voluntary agreement ratified by 190 countries which allows each party to implement its own provisions according to guidelines and mandates that financing and administration are shared according to ability. If ratified, this team explained that the US Pilot Program would focus on three articles in the first year: ecosystem monitoring, reports, and the biennial conference of parties, focusing on coral reefs. The projected budget for the first year is just under $550,000. In conclusion, the team emphasized that the United States is a powerful world leader and must take immediate action to address conservation of biological diversity for current and future generations.